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Hidden Airline Fees: Friendliest Carrier to Stingiest Carrier

By E-Travel ⋅ August 7, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Travelers can’t help but notice how much airline fees have increased over the last year, but exepcially in the past 6 months. Time.com has posted a list that runs down the most current status of airline fees for nine major carriers. With the friendliest being Southwest Airlines and stingiest being US Airways.
This just reaffirms [...]

The Fuwa - Beijing Olympic Mascots

By E-Travel ⋅ August 7, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Meet the Fuwa - Official 5 mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Delta Airlines Increases Baggage Fees

By SamsonitePackingJetSettingGlobeTrotter ⋅ July 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Earlier this year, American Airlines began what soon became an industry standard of charging passengers $25 to check a 2nd bag. Well, Delta Airlines, in what is I’m sure an effort to stay closer to the red, is now charging $50 for passengers to check a 2nd bag!
$50!!
These new baggage fees begin for tickets [...]

What’s the REAL cost of flying??

By MzTravelDiva ⋅ July 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

SmarterTravel.com, Airfarewatchdog.com, and SeatGuru.com have teamed up to bring travelers a great guide that helps demystify all those tacked on airline fees. And what in the world are PFCs??

Costa Rica Review

By SamsonitePackingJetSettingGlobeTrotter ⋅ July 18, 2008 ⋅ One comment

From San Jose to Liberia we got you covered! Come learn about our experiences in “The Rich Coast”.

Major Airlines Jump on the AA Bandwagon

By E-Travel ⋅ June 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

American Airlines: Leader
US Airways: Follwer
United Airlines: Follower
Spirit Airlines: Follower
American Airlines is leading the industry in everything including making travel for people like me and you darn near impossible. Its not totally their fault the economy is in shambles and they are following suit.
As predicted many US domestic airlines are adjustng fees as American makes [...]

American Airlines Cuts Flights

By E-Travel ⋅ June 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

In an effort to alleviate costs and delay issues, American Airlines announced that they are cutting flights from its major hubs. Including: 28 flights from Chicago, 8 from St. Louis, 19 from Dallas/Ft. Worth, and 5 from New York’s LaGuardia airport. American will no longer serve Oakland, California; London (Stansted); or Barranquilla, Colombia.
American Eagle will [...]

The Flight Board

By MzTravelDiva ⋅ May 31, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re baaack! Doesn’t it always feel like you need a vacation AFTER the vacation? We’ve got tons of pics, stories, and reviews of our Costa Rican vacay coming soon. But in the meantime, check out the Flight Board to see the latest in travel news and what our blogging friends have been up to…

Fly Southwest Airlines!!

By E-Travel ⋅ May 30, 2008 ⋅ One comment

“If it don’t fit….don’t force it!” Leave it at home!
American Airlines reported last week that starting June 15, 2008 they will begin charging $15 for your 1st piece of checked luggage. This comes on the tailwinds of them following suit with other airlines who began charging $25 for the 2nd piece of checked luggage earlier [...]

American Airlines New $25 Baggage Fee

By E-Travel ⋅ April 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

In 2008 many airlines began adding fees for checking a second bag on flights.
Well guess who has finally jumped on the bandwagon?? American Airlines….like we didnt see that coming.
Effective May 12th, 2008, passengers will have to pay an extra $25 to check a second bag each way. However, there are a few exceptions.
The following [...]

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